CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT

Cav. Uff. Nereo Brezzi B.Ec. DFP
Since 2003,  Treasurer 2000-2003.
Career in senior commercial and government management roles.
Previous boards include: SBS; ICCI Melbourne (President);
Co.As.It. Melbourne; Film Victoria; Melbourne Film Office (Chairman);
Malthouse Theatre; National Heart Foundation; Market Research Society.

VICE PRESIDENT and SECRETARY

Cav. Antonio Giovanni Palella B.A. LL.B (UQ)
Since 2004, Committee member since 1999.
Practicing Solicitor since 1983. Sole Principal of own legal firm.

TREASURER

Antony Brown B.Acc.
Since 2005
Qualifications in Accounting, IT and Programming.

DIRECTORS 

Joe Chisari
Committee  member since 2000.
Retired small business owner.

Rose-Marie Cappello B. Pharm (UQ), MBA (UNE)
An extensive career in the pharmaceuticals industry spanning more than 25 years. Ms Cappello is the current Director of PV and Quality at My Medical Department, and previously the Medical Director of LEO Pharma Pty Ltd.

Emma White
Emma White MIPH, BHNur, BHHealthProm
A registered nurse with over 20 years experience in the provision of clinical care and management of health system change initiatives, including roles in aged care and system improvement for people living with a disability.
Expertise in quality improvement within the clinical setting.              

Comm Dina Ranieri
Employed by the organisation since 1987 and CEO since 1998 to June 2024.  Has contributed to the growth and success of the organisation by developing a sustainable infrastructure and setting up systems to deliver quality home care services.  Instrumental in setting up the “Italian Language Centre” a division of Co.As.It.

Contributing to the growth of the organisation as a Director on the Board of Management.

CEO

Tanina Softa